If You Are Bitten By A Dog

What To Do If You Are Bitten By A Dog

If your skin is punctured and you have not been vaccinated against tetanus in the last seven years, arrange for an immediate tetanus antitoxin injection.

If you are bitten by an unknown dog and are in a country where rabies is endemic arrange for immediate treatment with rabies antiserum. If you are offered treatment with an inexpensive local product or a more expensive imported one, take the expensive option.

If you are bitten by a loose dog report the bite to the police with a description of the dog.

If you are bitten by an owned dog, report the bite to the owners. If you are not satisfied with their response, report the bite to the police.